Pediatric Sleep Clinic

Your Child’s Sleep Study Visit 

Upon arrival at the Pediatric Sleep Clinic for your child’s sleep study appointment, you and your child will meet with a technician who will explain the procedures. One parent/guardian is required to be present for the duration of the study, and will sleep in the same room as the child.

In order to properly monitor your child during sleep, wires may be taped or glued to his or her head, face, chest, leg, and/or finger. These will only be attached at the skin’s surface; there are no needles or invasive procedures.

Your child is encouraged to bring his or her own pajamas, blankets, pillows, and/or anything else that will help them feel comfortable and at home. A technician in another room will monitor your child’s sleep overnight. Once the study is over in the morning, our specialists will evaluate the findings and further recommendations may be made for your child.

Parking and directions for your child’s sleep study visit

• Park in University Hospital Parking Ramp 1
• Go through exit door on level 1 and turn left
• Follow signs to the Sleep Disorder Center (do not go down hill)
• Entrance door will require you to push the help button on a red box

Patients and families should not use the parking meters in front of the CDD building for sleep study visits. Overnight parking in the front entrance will result in parking tickets.

Related Services 

• University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Sleep Disorders Clinic